Shaking Hands with Interviewers – The Secrets

We all know that first impressions count during your interview, this short article will help you realise what your handshake reveals to the employer. When being introduced to the interviewer, you will more often then not be committed to a handshake; a handshake is a quick gesture to say “Hello I’m here, I’m professional and I’m ready for the interview” this two second introduction will give the employer their first impression about you and set’s the tone for the rest of the interview. If... 

Improving Your Communication Skills at work

Good communication is the essential to: Increasing your chances of gaining a promotion. Helping you effectively get your point across at meetings Influencing your mangers decision makings Getting on with colleagues and managers   Good communication is essential in all areas of your life, especially at work. If you fail to communicate well, you can often be left behind while others move up the career ladder. Use Good Communication Skills to Pass Interviews Effective communicators have the power... 

How to Write a Personal Statement for a Job Application Form

How to Write a Personal Statement for a Job Application Form   This article will quickly explain how to complete the Personal Statement section in a job application form, for more tips on completing job application forms click the link. Many companies now use their own PDF down-loadable job application form on their website; this gives you the choice between printing off the job application form, completing the form by hand or saving the PDF to your desk top and typing up the application form... 

How to Job Search with Twitter

Job searching on social networking sites continues to grow with Twitter and Facebook taking the Lions Share of the social networking sites traffic. Many of us now have a Twitter account on our PC and/or Phone (job searching on the move), if you’re not a tweeter set up a Twitter Account today. You can use twitter in several ways, as a job search tool or as a way to share your knowledge and expertise with employers, encouraging employers to recruit you. A Careers Advisor can help you increase your... 

Which NLP and Life Coaching Book Should I Read?

As well people looking to improve their own Career, Life and Future, often visitors using the website are professionals who deliver Life Coaching, Career Advice, NLP Practitioners and Training Sessions themselves. We receive many e-mails enquiring among other things our coaching/NLP book recommendations from both the public and professionals. We have listed the books we recommend depending on your level of knowledge. All books listed below are available to buy externally, by clicking the link. Books... 

Using NLP to Reduce your Negativity before an Interview

Using NLP to Reduce your Negativity before an Interview   You’re getting ready for your interview, feeling good then all of a sudden a voice in your head says “Your rubbish, you won’t pass this interview” or “how did you get an interview? You can’t even do this job” Automatically this inner negative voice makes you feel like rubbish, the fear soon follows as your stomach feels like a great big dark hole. You start asking yourself “should I even bother attending this interview?”       Does... 

Company Benefits

When deciding to take an offer of employment the company ethos, values and mission are highly important as these must meet your own values and beliefs; for most the salary is also a high priority. A Life Coach can help you match a career to your values and beliefs If you feel the salary does not meet your expectations and this can no longer be negotiated, check the company benefits before turning down an offer of employment. With many companies the additional benefits they offer can save hundreds... 

Careers Advice in Manchester

Careers Advice in Manchester     Are you Bored at Work? Unfulfilled? Ready for a change? Don’t get stuck in a rut “do you want to wake up in 5 years time still in the same job you want to quit years ago?” This constantly happens to others; don’t be like them, you can make a change today.   Employment King’s Careers Advisors are experienced and qualified to help you fulfil your potential, to gain the promotion or the new career you have been looking for.       Career... 

How to Become an Industry Expert

Industry Expert:   The recent recession has made job hunting more competitive as the amount of applications sent for every advertised job increases. If you’re passionate about your career and the industry you have chosen, you need to become an Industry Expert, having extensive knowledge about your industry, leading companies and the industry jargon employer’s use. Being an industry expert increases your chance of gaining an offer of employment, during your application and interview process... 

Sector Skills Council Websites

The Sector Skills Council; independent and employer lead industry websites, designed to improve skills for each sector, that are being demanded by employers. Each website various in the amount of information they produce, all are a good resource for researching your industry or a new sector you are thinking about moving into and will help you become an Industry Expert. If you are thinking about a new career, your first step is meeting a career advisor to complete a Transferable Skill matching exercise.... 

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